Guide

One cooked cup of black-eyed peas has about 13 grams of protein, while 100 grams cooked gives around 7 to 8 grams.

One cooked cup of black-eyed peas gives about 13 grams of protein plus plenty of fiber and slow-digesting carbs.

Black beans deliver less protein per gram than beef but add fiber and lower fat, so the better choice depends on your protein target and health goals.

Cooked black chana gives about 8.8 grams of protein per 100 g serving, plus fiber, iron, and steady energy from slow carbs.

A 100 g serving of boiled black chana has about 164 calories and 9 grams of protein, with exact values changing by portion size and cooking method.

Boiled black chana gives about 8–9 grams of protein per 100 grams, or roughly 6–7 grams in a standard half-cup cooked serving.

Black beans and kidney beans each give roughly 15 grams of protein per cooked cup, so taste, texture, and recipes matter more than protein alone.

Black beans and chickpeas both bring about 9 g protein per 100 g cooked, with black beans slightly leaner and chickpeas a bit more energy-dense.

Black beans are mainly a high-fiber carbohydrate food with useful plant protein, so they sit closer to carbs than to classic protein foods.

Per 100 grams, chicken breast packs far more protein than black beans, while black beans add fiber, carbs, and micronutrients that round out meals.